Polish General Downplays US Troop Presence in Europe as 'More Smoke Than Fire'

General Pacek, a Polish military expert, publicly characterized the US military presence in Europe as 'more smoke than fire,' suggesting its strategic weight is overstated. This is a notable deviation from typical Polish security discourse, which emphasizes US commitment as a deterrent against Russia. The statement may signal growing European skepticism about US force posture reliability, though it remains an individual opinion rather than official policy.